Alan Park
Biography
| Name | Alan Park |
| Nickname | alan-park |
| Year of Birth | 1947 |
| Gender | Male |
| Location | Hillsdale, NJ |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | Been diagnosed with IPF about 5-6 years ago. Took Espriet for 3 miserable months so I stopped, then doctor recommended lower dosage but same results. I have stents so I am not able to take Ofev. Fortunately my symptoms are not too bad, I do get tired fairly quickly but I know my limitations. I have CT scans going back 11 years that show some form of IPF. I’m pretty sure I got this from exposure to plutonium back when I was in the Air Force stationed at a Bomarc missile site in NJ that had an accident where 1 silo caught fire and caused a plutonium leakage. I didn’t know about this until about 6 years ago, I’m now trying to claim a disability with the VA but so far no luck. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Was on Espriet, not able to tolerate. |
| Current medication regimen | None (for IPF) |
| Lung transplantation status | considering later |
| Supplemental Oxygen | no |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Unfortunately I do not have any advise. Just know your limitations. |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
| How did you find us? | PF News Website |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | minimum of 11 years |
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